Khao Mai Kaew Cave
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A limestone cave deep in the rainforest, where you must climb and crawl through with a local guide. Inside you'll find stalactites and bats.
Khao Mai Kaew Cave is in the mountains of central Lanta and is run by a local family, so visitors must enter with a guide. You first walk through rainforest for about 15–20 minutes, then climb inside the cave using bamboo ladders and ropes, squeezing through narrow gaps. Along the way you'll see stalactites, stalagmites, bats, and spiders. The whole visit takes about 1–1.5 hours and is quite thrilling. The fee is about 300 baht (including guide and headlamp). Wear trainers, as your clothes will get dirty. Near the entrance is a small elephant camp, but taking part in elephant riding is not recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Klong Nin Beach
- Lanta Old Town
- Lanta Viewpoint
- Kantiang Bay
- Khlong Chak Waterfall
- Bamboo Bay (Ao Mai Phai)
- Klong Khong Beach
- Koh Lanta